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Police charge 42-year-old man with aggravated assault following incident in Dettah

Yellowknife responded to a complaint on March 2 that resulted in the arrest of 42-year-old Andrew Lafferty, who has been charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.
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Andrew Lafferty of Dettah has been charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon after a Yellowknife investigation conducted on March 2. A 52-year-old man was found with serious injuries in the community. NNSL file photo

Yellowknife responded to a complaint on March 2 that resulted in the arrest of 42-year-old Andrew Lafferty, who has been charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.

Police arrived at a residence on the Dettah access road and tended to a 52-year-old man suffering from serious injuries.

Following a brief investigation, Lafferty was arrested on scene.

The victim was transported to Stanton Territorial Hospital and, subsequently, transferred to the University Of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton. No word was provided on his condition.

The SA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s investigation is ongoing.

LaffertySA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s first court appearance is set for March 3.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Yellowknife at 669-1111 or Crimestoppers at .





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